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An Interview with Gnarly Nutrition's New CEO, Shannon O'Grady, PhD

An Interview with Gnarly Nutrition's New CEO, S...

In an exciting development for Gnarly Nutrition, we are proud to introduce our new CEO, Shannon O'Grady, PhD. As a distinguished leader and seasoned professional in the field of nutrition...

Gnarly Earth Day: Save Your Scoops!

Gnarly Earth Day: Save Your Scoops!

It’s Earth Month, Folks and Gnarly is here to share how we’re committed to not just talkin’ the talk but walkin' the walk. Picture this: you're blending up your favorite...

Unlocking the Secrets to Human Performance and Longevity with Dr. Amy Killen

Unlocking the Secrets to Human Performance and ...

So, you might have caught wind of this juicy tidbit on the Gnar Stool Podcast – the one where the awesome Dr. Amy Killen dishes out the lowdown on how...

A Conversation with Jeremy Jones: A Story of Resilience and Accountability

A Conversation with Jeremy Jones: A Story of Re...

In a recent conversation on the Gnar Stool Podcast, Jeremy Jones, the OG seasoned snowboarder we all admire, opened up about a pivotal moment that forever altered his path. Seven...

Fruity Pebble Protein Ice Cream

Fruity Pebble Protein Ice Cream

Today, we're diving spoon-first into the realm of frozen delights with a twist that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance: Fruity Pebble Flavored Protein Ice Cream. Yes, you...

A Fight For Cleaner Air: A Conversation with RUFA Founder, Jared Campbell

A Fight For Cleaner Air: A Conversation with RU...

Jared Campbell, a renowned ultra runner and founder of Running Up For Air (RUFA), has made significant contributions to the organization and the cause it supports. In a recent podcast...

Protein Intake in The Real World

Protein Intake in The Real World

In my previous post, we answered the question “are all proteins created equal?”.  Now that we have the science down, let’s try to use this in the “real world” to improve...

Baffin Islands Part 2 With Noah Kuhns and Luke Hinz

Baffin Islands Part 2 With Noah Kuhns and Luke ...

The early stages of planning an expedition are often a coffee table covered in books and maps, along with a hard drive filled with spreadsheets, photographs, and book marked pages....

Strength Training, Isometrics, and Longevity: A Conversation with Jason Morgan

Strength Training, Isometrics, and Longevity: A...

In this episode of The Gnar Stool Podcast, Shannon O'Grady and John Perry dive deep into the world of strength training, isometrics, and longevity. They are joined by guest Jason...

Baffin Islands with Noah Kuhns and Luke Hinz

Baffin Islands with Noah Kuhns and Luke Hinz

In April we packed up our bags, boarded a plane, and headed North. We’d spent the winter skiing our hearts out in our home mountains, the Wasatch Range. The day...

Golden Milk Protein Ice Cream Recipe

Golden Milk Protein Ice Cream Recipe

Alright, buckle up, folks! In celebration of the launch of Gnarly Vegan Golden Milk (because who doesn't love a bit of gnarliness?), we're diving headfirst into a flavor explosion with...

From Troubled Past to Culinary Success: A Conversation with Noah Kuhns

From Troubled Past to Culinary Success: A Conve...

In this weeks episode, Noah Kuhns, co-owner of Central 9th Market and ski mountaineer, shared his remarkable journey from a troubled past to culinary success. This episode sheds light on...

A Conversation About Sustainability in the Sports Nutrition Industry

A Conversation About Sustainability in the Spor...

In this weeks episode of the Gnar Stool Podcast, we're diving into the prevalent issue of plastic pollution. Strap in, because we're about to get real about the impact of...

Exploring the Journey of an Olympic Boxer: A Conversation with Shane Heaps

Exploring the Journey of an Olympic Boxer: A Co...

Welcome to the Gnar Stool Podcast! In this episode, Shannon O'Grady and John Perry dive into the fascinating world of Olympic boxing with special guest Shane Heaps. Shane, an Olympic boxer from...

The Power of Self-Defense and Consent: A Conversation with Miyo Strong

The Power of Self-Defense and Consent: A Conver...

In a recent episode of the Gnar Stool podcast, hosts Shannon O'Grady and John Perry sat down with Miyo Strong, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and the Smart Defense Program...

Are All Proteins Created Equal?

Are All Proteins Created Equal?

What are Proteins?Proteins are the building blocks of our cells. However, there are smaller building blocks that create proteins themselves. Proteins contain individual pieces called amino acids (AA’s) that are...

Maximize Athlete Performance with Heat & Cold Therapy

Maximize Athlete Performance with Heat & Cold T...

Heat and cold exposure have emerged as innovative techniques for enhancing athletic performance and aiding in recovery. Recent podcasts from Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Ben Greenfield shed...

Mastering Hydration Electrolytes, Water, and Your Health

Mastering Hydration: Electrolytes, Water, and Y...

Hydration is indeed crucial for good health, but it's important to understand that water alone is not the sole requirement for staying properly hydrated. Here's why: Staying hydrated goes beyond...

A Glimpse Into Gnarly's Founding Story

A Glimpse Into Gnarly's Founding Story

If you dug into the deep darkness of the back of your cabinets, would you find a long-expired tub of protein powder? It’s chalky and the flavor tastes nothing like...

Gear List: What You Need To Go Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding

Gear List: What You Need To Go Backcountry Skii...

The backcountry holds a huge amount of intrigue for many people, and for good reason: no lift lines, immersion in nature, pushing physical and mental boundaries - and possibly most...

What Happens to Your Body at High Altitude?

What Happens to Your Body at High Altitude?

Heavy breathing, high heart rate, nausea… the mountains can be unforgiving. When athletes and travelers navigate to higher altitudes, the change in air pressure has several effects on the body...

Tips to Getting into Backcountry Skiing + Splitboarding

Tips to Getting into Backcountry Skiing + Split...

So, heading into the backcountry has piqued your interest, huh? We can’t blame you; it’s fun, it’s fulfilling, and from all of the footage found all over social media it...

Driven, Structured, Consistent: A Journey to Sending 5.12

Driven, Structured, Consistent: A Journey to Se...

In June 2019, I took my first lead class at Stone Gardens Seattle (now owned by Edgeworks Climbing), and that’s when the next phase of my outdoor career began. Previously,...

Fueling for Road Trips

Fueling for Road Trips

Heading out on your next road trip adventure soon? Use this as your fuel planning guide so you can go into the trip prepared and leave feeling well fed. There...

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Fueling for Road Trips